Motorists across the country will from midnight enjoy a significant reprieve at the pump after the Energy and Petroleum Regulatory Authority (EPRA) announced reduced fuel prices in its latest monthly review.
A litre of super petrol will retail Sh4.24 cheaper, diesel will drop by Sh3.93, while kerosene users will save Sh1 per litre.
The regulator attributed the highest reduction in 14 months to a decline in the landed cost of imported petroleum products.
According to EPRA, importers brought in a barrel of super petrol at $576.34, marking a 2.69 percent drop from $592.24 in the previous cycle.
Diesel landed at $586.8 per barrel, reflecting a sharper 6.37 percent decrease from $626.75, while kerosene was imported at $598.28 per barrel — 1.4 percent lower than the previous price.
The regulator said the lower landed costs have directly translated into reduced pump prices for consumers.
The drop mirrors trends in the international market, where global fuel prices have fallen significantly since December. Brent crude has dipped below $67 a barrel amid rising global supply and weaker demand forecasts.
Increased U.S. oil production and easing geopolitical tensions have also reduced risk premiums, pushing petrol and diesel prices to multi-year lows and offering relief to importing countries like Kenya.
New Pump Prices
Under the revised pricing:
• In Nairobi, a litre of Super Petrol will retail at Sh178.28, diesel at Sh166.54, and kerosene at Sh152.78.
• In Mombasa, motorists will pay Sh175 for petrol, Sh163.26 for diesel, and Sh144.49 for kerosene.
• In Kisumu, petrol will cost Sh178.16, diesel Sh166.78, and kerosene Sh149.49 per litre.
The latest review is expected to ease pressure on households and businesses grappling with high transport and energy costs, while potentially lowering the cost of goods and services in the coming weeks.
